Ben Shelton vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction & Betting Tips - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Ben Shelton is back at the ATP indoor event in Basel, where he will begin his tournament in the first round against lucky loser Aleksandar Kovacevic. These two have met five times previously, but this is their first-ever matchup on tour. With Kovacevic having lost seven times in his last 10 outings our prediction here will back his opponent.
Ben Shelton has struggled for form in recent weeks and will be hoping to finally arrest this dip this week. The American, who is a former Basel finalist, has managed just one win in his last five outings.
A finalist at the US Open, Shelton, the world number four, has compiled a 40-17 record.
Aleksandar Kovacevic will stay on in Basel as a lucky loser and will be keen to take full advantage of this reprieve. The American was eliminated from the tournament after losing his final qualifying match.
The year 2026 has been a difficult one for Kovacevic. Struggling with a poor run of form, the 28-year-old has lost 34 of the 57 matches he has played. He arrived in Basel, having managed just one win in his previous seven outings.
Twice a winner in this series with Shelton, Kovacevic is the current world number 84.
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Ben Shelton v Aleksandar Kovacevic Best Betting Odds
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1.19 | 4.50 |
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1.22 | 4.56 |
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1.20 | 4.50 |
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1.20 | 4.50 |
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1.20 | 4.56 |
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Who will win the Ben Shelton vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Ben Shelton vs Aleksandar Kovacevic match is: exact score: 2-1.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Ben Shelton vs Aleksandar Kovacevic game on 27/10/2026 of the current Swiss Indoors ATP Basel season:
- Ben Shelton has a 74.85% chance to win against Aleksandar Kovacevic according to 1xbet ⭐ with the odds of 1.22.
- Aleksandar Kovacevic has a 25.15% probability of winning facing Ben Shelton ⭐ with odds of 4.9 at Shangrila.
Ben Shelton vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Ben Shelton has a 74.85 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Ben Shelton | 74.85 % |
| Aleksandar Kovacevic | 25.15 % |
Ben Shelton vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Form
Ben Shelton and Aleksandar Kovacevic Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
10 Oct 2026 - ATP Shanghai Masters
8 Oct 2026 - ATP Shanghai Masters
18 Sept 2026 - Davis Cup
13 Sept 2026 - ATP US Open
11 Sept 2026 - ATP US Open
8 Sept 2026 - ATP US Open
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
25 Oct 2026 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
24 Oct 2026 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
20 Oct 2026 - Almaty Open
6 Oct 2026 - ATP Shanghai Masters
28 Sept 2026 - ATP Japan Open
27 Sept 2026 - ATP Japan Open
Ben Shelton - Aleksandar Kovacevic Key Points
- Shelton has been victorious five times in seven indoor outings this season.
- Kovacevic has lost seven times in his last 10 outings.
- Shelton has recorded 40 wins so far in 2026.
- Six of Kovacevic's nine meetings with top 10 players ended in defeat.
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Our Ben Shelton vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction
Our prediction for Ben Shelton v Aleksandar Kovacevic is for the exact score: 2-1. Shelton is the top seed this week in Basel and should be expected to challenge for the title, if not win. Lately, though, one of the season’s top performers has witnessed a dip in form and arrives with waning confidence.
However, we pick him to win as he is up against an opponent who has fared much worse. Kovacevic has lost more matches than he has won this year, and was defeated in the Basel qualifiers. He also has a poor record against the ATP’s elite.
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